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The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 17:8

And he shall not look to the altars . The altars at Dan and Bethel ( 1 Kings 12:28-33 ) may be intended, or the Israelites may have had other idolatrous altars besides these ( 2 Kings 17:11 ; Hosea 8:11 ). Josiah, about B.C. 631, broke down altars throughout all the land of Israel, in the cities of Manasseh and Ephraim and Simeon (?), even unto Naphtali ( 2 Chronicles 34:5-7 ). Apparently he had the consent of the inhabitants to this demolition. Either the groves, or the images , ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 17:8

The prophet on heathen worship. Having described in brief the true religion as a "looking up to God" as Maker and Redeemer of Israel, the prophet with equal expressiveness characterizes the heathen worship around. I. IT IS REVERENCE FOR THE OBJECT OF HUMAN ART . Contemptuous is the reference to "the work of his hands," and "that which his fingers have made"—altars and images. When the spiritual nerve of religion is weakened, the affections fix upon the symbols, forms,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 17:7

At that day shall a man look to his Maker - Instead of confiding in their strongly fortified places and armies, they shall look for aid and protection to the God that made them, and who alone can help them. National afflictions and judgments often have the effect to turn the eyes of even a wicked and rebellious people to God. They feel their danger; they are convinced of their guilt; they see that no one but God can protect them; and for a time they are willing, even by humiliation and fasting,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 17:8

And he shall not look to the altars - That is, the altars of the gods which the Syrians worshipped, and the altars of the false gods which had been erected in the land of Israel or Samaria by its wicked kings, and particularly by Ahaz. Ahaz fancied an altar which he saw at Damascus when on a visit to Tiglath-pileser, and ordered Urijah the priest to construct one like it in Samaria, on which he subsequently offered sacrifice 2 Kings 16:10-13. It is well known, also, that the kings of Israel and... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 17:7-8

Isaiah 17:7-8. At that day shall a man Those few men that are left; look to his Maker They shall sincerely respect, trust in, and worship God, and God only. In other words, at that time, when God shall execute these severe judgments upon the Ephraimites, some, being fully convinced by experience that they had been deceived by their false prophets, and that their worship of idols had turned out as the true prophets foretold, shall turn themselves, by sincere repentance, to the God of their... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 17:1-14

Syria and Israel condemned (17:1-14)This message belongs to the time of Ahaz, when Israel and Syria joined forces to attack Judah. The two attackers will themselves be destroyed (17:1-3). Israel in particular will suffer, because the nation has turned away from God. Throughout the nation, however, the scattered few remain faithful to God and these will be spared. They are likened to the odd pieces of fruit that remain on the trees after the harvest has been gathered (4-6).The judgments will be... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 17:7

a man = Literally the man. Hebrew. 'adam. App-14 . I look = have an eye unto. have respect = have regard. Note the Alternation in verses: Isaiah 17:7 , Isaiah 17:8 , "look" and "have respect". the Holy One of Israel. See note on Isaiah 1:4 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 17:8

the groves = the Asherahs. See App-42 . Reference to Pentateuch (Exodus 34:13 .Deuteronomy 7:5 ; Deuteronomy 12:3 ; Deuteronomy 16:21 ). App-79 . images = sun images. Reference to Pentateuch (Leviticus 26:30 ); both mentioned again (Isaiah 27:9 ). read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Isaiah 17:7

"In that day shall they look unto their Maker, and their eyes shall have respect to the Holy One of Israel. And they shall not look to the altars, the work of their hands; neither shall they have respect to that which their fingers have made, either the Asherim, or the sun-images."This speaks of a revival of the true religion among the Ephraimites, although it must be supposed that it was rejected by the majority of the people. How logically this follows the preceding paragraphs. It is always... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 17:7-8

Isaiah 17:7-8. At that day, &c.— The meaning of these verses, which express the consequence of this judgment, is, that at the time when God should execute these severe judgments upon the Ephraimites, some, after they have clearly known by experience, that they have been deceived by their false prophets, and that their worship of idols has turned out as the true prophets foretold, shall turn themselves by sincere repentance to the God of their fathers, and, abjuring the errors of former... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 17:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 17:8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 17:7

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 17:8

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 17:7-8

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 17:1-14

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 17:7

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 17:8

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Isaiah 17:7

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 17:7-8

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